Contracts Support Assistant

Start Date: 1999-10-01End Date: 2003-05-03

Prepared and reviewed contractual instruments in support of multiple SIGINT systems • Maintained official and conformed contract files in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and the NRO Acquisition Manual. • Managed data entry for contract actions through program office and NRO databases.

As the third ranking officer in charge of the CIA's Organized Crime and Narcotics Center, managed a multimillion-dollar budget and led a large number of officers conducting world-wide activities targeting international organized criminal groups and narcotics trafficking organizations. Worked with the National Security Council, Congressional oversight committees, U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies and senior foreign government officials.

I anticipate leaving CIA in the coming months. I am seeking employment which will capitalize on my CIA experience and expertise. Leading small teams carrying out unique blended intelligence operations is what I do best. While I am an operations officer with all the skills and expertise acquired with over two decades working in tough environments in Asia and Europe, what makes me unique in CIA is my ability to utilize all the intelligence tools available and deliver mission success against the hardest targets. I have a strong record of working with intelligence community partners (US and international) and with various technical officers within CIA to build unique operations. I have been continuously engaged directly in HUMINT operations from 1993 until now. Since 2005 I have served as an operations manager (Chief of Counterintelligence/Chief of Base) leading teams conducting complex, high-risk operations against the most difficulty Intelligence Community targets. Assembling a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, creating an environment where each member is encouraged to offer creative input, developing and designing the smartest path to success through collaborative engagement, and driving mission success through meticulous attention to detail are hallmarks of my leadership years. Keywords: HUMINT, Terrorism, Intelligence, Intelligence collection, Political analysis, Interagency, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Germany, Afghanistan, Espionage, Analysis

Operations Officer

Start Date: 1993-01-01End Date: 2015-05-22

I conduct intelligence operations and counterintelligence operations worldwide with a focus primarily in Asia. Expertise in Weapons Proliferation (Nuclear, Biological, Chem and Missiles), Counter-terrorism, Asian Security Issues, Information Operations (Cyber) and Aviation. I have served as War Zone base chief, conducted a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional operations, managed the most successful blended operations base in CIA history, and served as the Chief of Counterintelligence and Liaison in a large station with a high-threat CI environment.

Senior Intelligence Service Officer (SIS-04) with over 30 years of increasing responsibility in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Clandestine Service (NCS). Accomplished and innovative senior manager with a proven track record in creating and leading successful Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and technical collection operations, programs, and projects in support of counterterrorist, counternarcotics, counterinsurgency and counterintelligence missions. In-depth understanding of intelligence collection operations using state-of-the-art technical tools. Possess extensive inter-agency managerial and operational experience in Latin America. One of the most experienced field commanders in the NCS. Thorough knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC) dealing with and across other government bureaucracies, to include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement Agencies. Extensive experience in Counterterrorism, Counternarcotics, and Counterintelligence. Noted for personal integrity, dedication to mission, willingness to take on difficult and challenging assignments, proven ability to follow through on commitments, achieve results, deliver quality work products, and manage change in a dynamic environment. Proven leadership, crisis management and organizational skills.

- Extensive experience in providing Expeditionary Intelligence to the Operating Forces world-wide- Expert knowledge of Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare techniques used to produce national intelligence in diverse subject areas and understanding of the role intelligence plays for the policymaker and warfighter.- Extensive experience in counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency and instability issues and the policies, programs, and operations designed to counter these threats.- Extensive experience solving complex problems with the various elements of the Interagency. (DOS, NSA, DIA, CIA etc)- Experience demonstrating detailed, expert knowledge of national security strategy, military doctrine, and force employment.- Experience providing intelligence to time-sensitive military Special Operations plans, exercises, and operations. - Outstanding ability to synthesize myriad controversial and technical details and to communicate clearly and decisively ideas, concerns, recommendations, and decisions to senior managers.Specialties: Special Interest: Strategic Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Counter-Terrorism

Dynamic executive leader with a track record of transforming organizations to maximize mission impact and inspiring employees to achieve their individual and collective potential. Unique and effective combination of vision, strategy, diagnostic skills, inclusiveness, and a bias to action. Extensive experience leading strategic change; managing large, global organizations and complex programs; developing and operationalizing strategies; formulating, defending, and executing multi-million dollar budgets; and designing and implementing sophisticated strategic human capital programs. Top Secret/SCI clearance with current BI and polygraph.I retired from federal service in August 2012. I recently accepted an opportunity to leverage my strengths and experience in the private sector, working as a leadership consultant with Talent Plus, a small consulting company based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Chief Speechwriter for the Director

Start Date: 1990-01-01End Date: 1993-01-01

Served as Chief Speechwriter for three directors: William Webster, Robert Gates, and James Woolsey; drafted a wide variety internal and external speeches, magazine articles, and press releases; served as Acting Chief, Internal Communications for an extended period, with writing and editorial responsibilities for an internal news publication.

Currently retired and doing a variety of volunteer work:Local Hospice House volunteerLocal SPCA City of Concord, N.H. Public Safety BoardMember of the N.H. Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary BoardFreelance writer

I have been involved in security and law enforcement work for over 40 years both as a federal LEO and as a private sector investigator. I live in Boise, Idaho with my wife, four grown children, and ten grandchildren. I plan to remain career active as long as I am able.

Deputy Director, Office of Technical Services

Start Date: 2003-01-01

Responsible for developing technology and adapting it to support the officers in the field. Focus was on communications, tagging, tracking and locating (TT&L), surveillance-related technology, and biometrics/access control.

Mission - Preempt threats and further US national security objectives by collecting intelligence that matters, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting effective covert action as directed by the President, and safeguarding the secrets that help keep our Nation safe. The sum of abiding principles, core values, and highest aspirations, needed for the job is called ethos. This ethos holds one on course as one exercises the extraordinary influence and authority with which one has been entrusted in to protect the Nation and advance its interests. CIA’s ethos has many dimensions, including: Service. We put Nation first, Agency before unit, and mission before self. We take pride in being agile, responsive, and consequential. Integrity. We uphold the highest standards of lawful conduct. We are truthful and forthright, and we provide information and analysis without institutional or political bias. We maintain the Nation’s trust through accountability and oversight. Excellence. We bring the best of who we are to everything we do. We are self aware, reflecting on our performance and learning from it. We strive to give our officers the tools, experiences, and leadership they need to excel. Courage. We accomplish difficult, high-stakes, often dangerous tasks. In executing mission, we carefully manage risk but we do not shy away from it. We value sacrifice and honor our fallen. Teamwork. We stand by and behind one another. Collaboration, both internal and external, underpins our best outcomes. Diversity and inclusion are mission imperatives. Stewardship. We preserve our ability to obtain secrets by protecting sources and methods from the moment we enter on duty until our last breath.

Executive Intelligence Analyst

Start Date: 2015-02-01End Date: 2015-04-27

Developing and applying analytic methods to add rigor and precision to intelligence analysis and collection. Providing statistical, operational research, as well as econometric, mathematical and geospatial modeling. Providing surveying support to Agency analysis, and communicating findings via a broad range of very well written intelligence products as well as precisely effective verbal presentations. Encouraging maintenance and a broadening of professional ties through rigorous academic study, contacts, and attendance at professional meetings. One can pursue additional studies in fields relevant to areas of responsibility. Foreign and domestic opportunity for travel, language training, analytic and management training, assignments sending one to other offices in the Agency and throughout the US Government.

Information Systems Manager

Start Date: 1987-01-01

OVERVIEW: Held multiple roles and responsibilities. At the National Reconnaissance Officer (NRO), served as the TEMPEST authority in managing all NRO Technical TEMPEST Security programs (covering govt. and contractor facilities) from 1998 to 2004. As Technical Security Officer and Certified Technical TEMPEST Authority, managed interface between govt. organizations and contractors to develop Certified Automated Processing Systems in compliance with DCID 6/3 and NISPOM standards. Reviewed all IT system security plans and worked directly with contractors to ensure successful completion of Intelligence Community accreditation processes. Provided support for Government Industrial Security Program activities. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: ★ Served as a Technical Security Subject Matter Expert on several ODNI Intelligence Community technical working groups; acted as the CIA member of the TEMPEST Advisory Group. ★ Led team in developing communication equipment room (CER) standards; policy defined requirements that included physical, environmental, and electrical requirements for construction of CER within a sensitive, compartmented information facility. ★ Directly involved in efforts to revise the NSTISSAM (National Security Telecommunications and Information System Security Policy) as a member of the subcommittee. ★ Worked with representatives from multiple agencies to write DCID 6/9 (Director of Central Intelligence Directive) during numerous reviews to address key changes. Collaborated with individuals from the NSA, CIA, DIA, NRO, and DEO.

Industrial Program Security Officer

Start Date: 1987-01-01

OVERVIEW: Managed all aspects of physical, technical, and personnel security for specific Intelligence Community missions. Directed, trained, and evaluated staff of 7. Conducted investigations of security incidents and prepared incident reports for upper management review in first formal supervisor role. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: ★ Served as Co-Chairman for rewrite of UL 2050 Certification Standard, a unique and cooperative effort between the U.S. govt. and Underwriters Laboratories to revise 2050 guidelines used as standards for installation of intrusion detection systems.

Technical Operations Officer

Start Date: 1969-01-01

Ken Walther retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after a 27 year career (1969-1996) where he worked as a Technical Operations Officer. During that time he spent most of his career serving on foreign assignments on five continents. Ken served primarily under the Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T), an Operational Group that developed many of the technical "gadgets". Prior to the Agency he served four years (1964 – 1968) in the Army Security Agency (ASA) with three years in Southeast Asia involved with tactical SIGINT collection. Ken spent 17 years serving on overseas assignments, working & living in seven International capitols in 102 countries. Including Military service, a total of twenty years was spent overseas in which he experienced a variety of cultures, languages and learned how to work with a variety of people. Living for extended periods of time in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Europe were building blocks that provided insight into the true meaning of the "Human Condition", which helped in conducting successful operations that saved lives or improved the conditions in diverse environs. Conducting intelligence operations included: Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Espionage, Counter-Narcotics, Counter-Intelligence, and Arms Interdiction. Ken studied Spanish and French, which he speaks with moderate fluency, with survival language capabilities in Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Swedish and German. In the years since retiring from Federal Service, Ken has devoted his time to activities having an impact on bettering the lives of people through technology.

John Dahms & Associates is focused on providing strategic level consulting and analysis related to National Security Systems. It is based on 35 years of systems engineering, program management and engineering in the Intelligence Community. During his tenure at Lockheed Martin (2004 - 2010) he was the Director, Situation Awareness Programs for the Lockheed Martin Corporate Engineering & Technology, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Global Security Solutions organization and he also served as the Director of the Net-Centric System Engineering, Architecture and Analysis organization. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, he was the Director of CIA's Information Services Infrastructure (ISI)—responsible for all voice, network and computing infrastructures and services in support of both unclassified and classified systems for both fixed and mobile capabilities worldwide. Prior to this position, Mr. Dahms served as the first Intelligence Community (IC) CIO establishing Community-wide information services and communications standards, policy, goals, and objectives. He also led the development of the Intelligence Community information services strategic plan, architecture, and investment plan to improve interoperability consistent with IC mission needs. He championed the development of the IC System for Intelligence Sharing that has become the basis for future multi-agency secure IT systems. Specialties: Strategic planning, Business Development, Data Center and IT Planning